Fashion

This century has proven that plus size diva’s can be as stylish as they want to be, there are certainly no limitations just the normal “don’t go over board ” advice, but asides that there are no boundaries, so if you are curvaceous and because of this you lack confidence then its time to get out of your shell because its time for the world to see you, flaunt your style and turn your sexy on.

Below are several plus size outfits that would inspire you, so go out there its time for you to take the bull by the horn #dresstoimpress.

The first step to consider when you aim at dressing to impress as a plus size diva is your wardrobe instead of those baggy and loose clothing that add more pounds than you have, go for form fitting clothes, and yes you can rock the crop top too, Try out a high waist midi flare skirt with an halter neck crop top, don’t forget your killer heels.
Never compare yourself , don’t dress for anybody but yourself so if you want to go for a crop top go for those ones that are well structured, and always pair with high waist bottoms, a high waist short and blazers would works as well.

There is a fashion rule that states you should show off just one of your best feature, therefore if you are really comfortable with showing of your cleavage then do it in the most modest but sensual way, as showing off more than one part of your good spot would just ruin your entire look.

Confidence for a plus size diva is everything, have a healthy body and a strong mind because those are the best accessories and that’s how you can sell off your good looks. Wear clothes you want to wear, you want to tie your shirt to reveal your midriff then feel free, its all about comfort and confidence.

As a plus size diva, you need to know what areas of your body you are comfortable with showing off, if you are insecure with an area then just enhance the part you are most secured about and if you love showing off your legs flaunt it in the best way, add jewelry to enhance your look.

Like I said before you need to know what type of clothing would enhance your body, therefore make sure you shop for the curve enhancing options that are made available in stores or shops, don’t shy away from bodycon dresses too.

These plus size outfits are for the super stylish plus size diva’s who are not ashamed or afraid to rock and flaunt their curves, keep the fashion trail blazing diva’s.

Mobile phone companies have long wanted to be a part of the fashion crowd. Even in the dark days pre-dating the iPhone, manufacturers tried to attract style-conscious consumers (remember 2004’s Motorola Razr or the cool flippy T-Mobile Sidekick?).

Today, thanks to leaps and bounds in technology, not only are mobile devices driving a huge chunk of fashion sales in the UK, but brands are falling over themselves trying to connect to the users who themselves are connected to their phones.

So much so is the shift that popular Instagrammers now regularly take up front-row seats at fashion shows and earlier this month Barbour became the first brand in the UK to sell to customers directly through Twitter.

But smartphones don’t just allow us to shop on-the-go or amass a cult-like following, they can actually up your style game in very simple ways – and here’s how.

Social Networks

A large part of the internet’s success is down to its ability to create communities in which people can discuss ideas and share tips. Chat rooms were the earliest form of this, but today they exist on Twitter, Facebook and site forums like ours.

These can be used almost instantaneously to gather feedback or advice on a particular look or item of clothing; it’s like taking a million friends shopping or showing them your wardrobe all at once.

Even someone who likes others to admire their natural style shouldn’t be scared to open up to the internet and ask for a nudge in the right direction when it comes to what to wear or how to wear it.

Just keep in mind the armchair experts out there and remember the internet’s style advice is only as good as the people who are writing it.

So as well as it taking a lifetime to download and test every single one, there is a constant flow of launches, so regularly browse the lifestyle and fashion section on iTunes or Google Play to find those that work for you.

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Scrapbooking

Screenshots aren’t just for when you want to break the rules of Snapchat. Along with saving pictures, this can be a great way of building an image bank of looks you would like to recreate or interpret in your own style.

While reading articles on sites like FashionBeans, scrolling through street style blogs or using apps like Instagram, whenever you come across an lookbook image or outfit you like, screenshot or save the image. Later, when at home or out shopping, you can reference back to it and begin to pull together the necessary pieces.

Also make a note of any item used in the look that you need to buy to complete it.

Notes/Reminders

Scrapbooking and note taking goes hand in hand. By building a wishlist of items you want to buy to complete certain looks or hit specific trends, you avoid splashing money on items you may only wear a handful of times.

Aim to add items to the list that you will be able to wear with several of your scrapbooked looks.

Saved lots of images that use black polo shirts but are yet to own one? Add it to the list. When pay day rolls around you can head out and make your way through the list, as easy as a trip to Tesco.

iOS’ reminders app is particularly great for creating a handy checklist of pieces that you can tick off once you’ve purchased.

Go-To Outfit Pictures

Any menswear aficionado will advocate for planning outfits the night (or even week) before. However, one boozy Tuesday out after work and you wake up on the Wednesday with a sore head not knowing what to throw on. This is when a second image bank can come in handy.

Make time one lazy weekend to go through your wardrobe and create five or six go-to looks that work for a variety of occasions, then take pictures (either on or off you). Not only will this encourage you to reconsider those items you may not have worn in a while, but it also challenges you to try out and experiment with combinations you may not have considered while you’re rushing around each morning.

By doing this, while you’re waiting for the paracetamol and ibuprofen to kick in, you can flick through the images, select an outfit and head to work (via the coffee shop) in the knowledge that your look is on-point, even if you aren’t.

Whats’s good (lol, borrowing from nicki minaj) anyways, I want to assume a lot of you are pro’s by now when it comes to taking care of your natural hair, but many and I dare say about 78% are still struggling with how to take care of their natural hair. Now this situation is not helpless neither is it hopeless because the truth is many do not understand the rudiments of taking care of the natural kinky hair and then frustration sets in.

One of the most important natural hair care know how is the night time routine, this part of thenatural hair care is so important yet this is the part that gets skipped a lot, one tip to mastering night time natural hair care is to develop an easy routine. Below are guides on what you need and how you can achieve the proper night time hair care routine:

Moisturizing is so important for a naturalista, if you don’t want to wake up with a matted hair or walk around all day with a coarse hair. Typically every naturalista should moisturize their hair twice a day, using their favorite cream, butter or essential oil.

Now if you want a more refined look in the morning then the best option is to make a protective hairstyle before going to bed, some of these hairstyle includes: Twist and Braid, Pineappling, Tuck and Roll.

Finally always make sure to cover your hair with a satin bonnet and if you don’t want to use that then get a silk pillow case because cotton has a tendency of causing hair breakage, so avoid at all cost.

Finally remember that your buns or twist or tucks don’t have to be neat, because of cause its for night time. Don’t forget the night time routine if you want a healthy and balanced hair.

Where are all my makeup lovers? I know we all love to look good, fresh and youthful especially when it comes to applying makeup. We all should note that just the way makeup makes us look more confident, beautiful and adds a glow to our face, when not properly applied, makeup can make us look old. I’ll be discussing anti-aging makeup tips you should avoid when applying the makeup so you look fresh and beautiful.

Use the right color of foundation: Always have in mind that you should not skip using the foundation. Its just like building a house, you start from the foundation, this also applies when it comes to your face, apply the right color of foundation to achieve a well finished look. Using a foundation that is lighter than your skin tone would make your face look baked and not natural and applying a darker foundation would just make the face dull and we don’t want that happening. When purchasing a foundation, be sure to test run to be sure its your right color.

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Lining only the bottom of your eyes: This is another mistake many women make by lining only the bottom of your eyes all in the name of fashion. When you do this, it just makes your eye look smaller and drag down all the features you are to show case. Many of us have beautiful eyes, and when you don’t line both the upper and lower eyelid, it makes us look old. Avoid lining only the bottom of the eyes and you’ll look young and fab.

Applying wrong shade of blush: Blush is added to add beauty to the face especially when we smile or blush but many of us don’t achieve this because we apply the wrong shade of blush which tends to make us look old and we definitely don’t want that happening to us. Choose the right color of blush to remain beautiful as always.

Follow this few anti aging makeup tips and you’ll look fresher and younger than ever.

what to wear to church has to be minimal but stylish, you have to keep it simple but shouldn’t keep it too simple because that way your outfit would lose its vamp. Dazzling to church is no crime but the rule is not to over accessorize, you don’t want too many heads to turn your way when you walk in as it’s not an owambe party but a place of worship, still you’ve got to add a little panache to your ensemble to amp it up. Below are church outfit ideas that should help inspire and boost up what you’ve picked out already.

I can never over emphasize how awesome the jumpsuit is, thumbs up to the first jumpsuit designer. This wardrobe staple is the most versatile outfit, you can literally wear it any wear and to a church is not a bad idea, so amp up your solid colored jumpsuit by sporting a long jacket or a blazer and finish off with a statement neck piece.

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An Ankara skirt with a jean shirt does the trick, finish off with a fringe heel, a mule or a stiletto.

Looking good is good business and Mercy Aigbe proves that in her midi skirt and two layeredpeplum shirt which she touches up with a silk Burberry scarf and nude colored stilettos.

A simple neutral colored flared dress never hurt nobody, trim up with gold accessories and jewelries but keep each trimming to a minimal before you appear like Goldilocks (not a good church look).

I love floral prints especially when they are the right colors, pair your floral print pleat skirt with a solid colored single tone shirt, finish off with neutral colored accessories.

Jumpsuit as Ankara #perfection, if you have an Ankara jumpsuit pair with a waist belt for definition and finish off with a simple pair of pumps or Ankara sandal heel for funk.

A flared floral print dress and killer stilettos is all you need for the ultimate church look, add definition with a waist belt and silver/gold jewelry.

I remember how people were so predictable with their Ankara prints by sewing regular dresses and skirts. I’m so glad people are taking all the fashion risks and are using this amazing fabric to sew daring styles like the Aso ebi trouser style which i’m going to discuss with you.

We all know how Peplum is a very cool trend and this cutie paired her Ankara peplum top with a matching trouser.I totally love the orange belt over the top. This oufit can be worn to church, an event or work.

peplum top and matching pants

I love how @vergoodbadgurl paired her carrot Ankara trouser with a T shirt..very chic and stylish. You can wear this oufit to the mall definitely and to hang out with friends. I love how fashionistas are taking risks and creating styles.

T shirt and carrot trouser

Long sleeve chiffon shirt over the trouser is definitely a Yes!!I love how the color of the trouser matches her bag and her shoes.We can’t overlook her cute neckpiece and earrings.

chiffon shirt and trouser

I know many had no idea that you could pair your sweater at home with the Ankara trouser. Folake Hutoon definitely killed this look with her sweater and her boot cut Ankara trouser..This outfit would be very suitable for for a cold day or if you just want to pull off that swag. so everyone get that sweater out and start doing magic with it!

sweater and trouser

This damsel killed this outfit by matching her trouser with a jacket and white shirt.This is very work appropriate and you’ll definitely get that business deal showing up like this..Yes i said this. You can also wear this to church, for an event or occasion.

ankara jacket and trouser

I hope with this few aso ebi Ankara trouser styles, you’ll be convinced to get yours and wear it in a very unique way.

If you’re a single man who doesn’t care about clothes, you may be in for a surprise. Whether you’re getting ready for a first date or just updating your online profile picture, you might want to pay a little extra attention to your wardrobe. You already know that a polished look will help you meet ladies, but did you know that the colour of the shirt you wear can also increase your chances of attracting women? According to a recent study, women find men more sexually desirable when they wear red.

The University of Rochester’s recent study suggests that women around the world are more attracted to men in red. The findings were consistent regardless of country, culture, or ethnicity. The study, published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, indicates that wearing red could be a bachelor’s key to looking desirable and attracting more ladies.

Women in China, the US, England, and Germany rated the men who wore red higher on the social ladder than any other color. The study suggests that red symbolizes high status and power on a subconscious level. These qualities are important for women, because they want to feel financially secure with their future partner. Although the colour red did not affect the women’s opinion of the men’s personality, it did spark a noticeable first impression across the board.

As everyone in the dating world knows, first impressions are everything. How can you make this new finding work for you? If you don’t have a red shirt in your closet, you’re not out of luck. Even men surrounded by red were considered attractive in the study. Try a red tie or other red accessories to get her attention. Whether you wear red or just bring her red flowers, you will increase your odds of making a sexy first impression.

If you’re a single man who doesn’t care about clothes, you may be in for a surprise. Whether you’re getting ready for a first date or just updating your online profile picture, you might want to pay a little extra attention to your wardrobe. You already know that a polished look will help you meet ladies, but did you know that the colour of the shirt you wear can also increase your chances of attracting women? According to a recent study, women find men more sexually desirable when they wear red.

The University of Rochester’s recent study suggests that women around the world are more attracted to men in red. The findings were consistent regardless of country, culture, or ethnicity. The study, published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, indicates that wearing red could be a bachelor’s key to looking desirable and attracting more ladies.

Women in China, the US, England, and Germany rated the men who wore red higher on the social ladder than any other color. The study suggests that red symbolizes high status and power on a subconscious level. These qualities are important for women, because they want to feel financially secure with their future partner. Although the colour red did not affect the women’s opinion of the men’s personality, it did spark a noticeable first impression across the board.

As everyone in the dating world knows, first impressions are everything. How can you make this new finding work for you? If you don’t have a red shirt in your closet, you’re not out of luck. Even men surrounded by red were considered attractive in the study. Try a red tie or other red accessories to get her attention. Whether you wear red or just bring her red flowers, you will increase your odds of making a sexy first impression.

Gladiator sandals are the latest shoe trend that continues to grow in popularity. The sexy straps, variations in heels and peep-toe holes make these oh-so-cute sandals totally irresistible. They are fitting for the girls that love tall heels as well as those who are enjoying the latest flat styles. So whether you are a tall-heeled fashionista or a casual relaxed type of girl, gladiator sandals will fill your every shoe desire.

Okay did anyone say it is a fashion for the ladies alone? Far from it. As this breathable, comfortable and smart footwear hits its comeback, it’s not only the Avant -garde gladiator styles that are being pushed this season- the sandal has taken on a more wearable form that should help increase its appeal to the everyday male.

Most gladiator sandals reveal the toes, making it fun to show off those perfectly-painted toenails every girl desires and the hunk’s pedicured feet. The strappy-covered sandals allow not only the toes to peek out, but also flashes of skin, giving them a sexy appeal.

Gladiator sandals vary in height, ranging from the ankle all the way up to the knee. Ankle-height gladiators come both flat and heeled, changing the style from casual day to sexy night. Knee-length gladiators give a sexy look to the leg; they are not quite sandals and not quite boots. They are especially cute paired with a trendy dress.

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Another thing to consider when buying your new gladiators is the type of material they are made with. Would you prefer leather sandals, suede or something different? They come in a variety of styles and made with a variety of materials. Some sandals use both leather and suede, creating dimension and diversity.

With this in mind, we bring to you gladiator sandals inspiration onHoxy Shops.